Ensures the KNPB production and broadcast infrastructure and physical plant utilizes current technology to the best of the station’s ability and financial resources. Responsible for leading and managing the engineering and IT departments and overseeing the budget for these areas. This position is a member of the executive team and reports directly to the CEO.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Provide effective leadership and oversight related to broadcast and maintenance engineering, staff members

With approval from the CEO, set overall departmental goals and objectives for engineering and IT departments. Responsible for participating in annual budgeting process related to these areas and accountable to run operations within the set budgets

Oversee procurement and installation of required equipment

Implement technical infrastructure and provide systems integration for present needs and provide on-going research and vision for future needs

Provide oversight for the maintenance of the mechanical integrity of the broadcast systems, including the transmitter site and translators

Manage and oversee data recovery procedures and operations

Oversee studio productions and ensure studio capacities

Manage and maintain KNPB’s IT network and server platforms, and plan and implement improvements and upgrades to networks and computer systems as required (including web casting and all other emerging technologies)

Work as liaison with the Technology Committee of the Board of Trustees to establish work plans, replacement strategies and long term technology policy.

Oversee the maintenance and integrity of the station’s physical plant and grounds

Provide appropriate training and professional development opportunities and perform annual performance evaluations for staff members

Assist with preparation of grants as required.

Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED (an equivalent amount of training, education and experience will be considered):

Undergraduate degree in engineering or related field

Minimum ten years of television experience in technologies or engineering field, including a minimum of five years leadership/management experience

Three to five years computer and network related systems management experience

Extensive understanding and knowledge of all FCC Broadcast requirements

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to be on call in the event of emergency situations

Grant preparation experience a plus

Should possess or be able to obtain a valid State of Nevada driver's license.

KNPB Public Television is owned and operated by Channel 5 Public Broadcasting, Incorporated, a 501 c-3 non-profit organization, headquartered in Reno, Nevada, serving central and northern Nevada and northeastern California with public television programs and off-air educational services. Donations to KNPB may be tax deductible pursuant to section 170.c of the Internal Revenue Service Code of 1986.